KDL40XBR5 Fan Noise Did Sony fixed the fan noise of the KDL40XBR4 in the KDL40XBR5?
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I just brought mine home and I did notice a slight fan noise when I had the sound turned way down. It was a little annoying, but something that I would get quickly used to. This set is so awesome I wouldn't even think about not buying it over such a nitpick.
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Michael...Thank you very much for your input - this helps. I know there are xbr4's out there with no fan noise from reading countless reviews. Maybe the third one will be the charm(?) Can I ask where & when you purchased yours? I'm wondering if the ones with later production dates have better fans. Is the Panasonic you're referring to a Plasma? Our living room is pretty bright, especially in the summer months.Also thanks for your comments regarding the Samsung models. We were hesitant on the 71 because of the glossy screen & I've read a few other comments regarding "shadow effect". Thanks again!!! Michael...Thank you very much for your input - this helps. I know there are xbr4's out there with no fan noise from reading countless reviews. Maybe the third one will be the charm(?) Can I ask where & when you purchased yours? I'm wondering if the ones with later production dates have better fans. Is the Panasonic you're referring to a Plasma? Our living room is pretty bright, especially in the summer months.Also thanks for your comments regarding the Samsung models. We were hesitant on the 71 because of the glossy screen & I've read a few other comments regarding "shadow... » Read More Michael...Thank you very much for your input - this helps. I know there are xbr4's out there with no fan noise from reading countless reviews. Maybe the third one will be the charm(?) Can I ask where & when you purchased yours? I'm wondering if the ones with later production dates have better fans. Is the Panasonic you're referring to a Plasma? Our living room is pretty bright, especially in the summer months.Also thanks for your comments regarding the Samsung models. We were hesitant on the 71 because of the glossy screen & I've read a few other comments regarding "shadow effect". Thanks again!!! « Show Less
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A good percentage of reviewers find the cooling fan noise a problem, ranging from an annoyance to reason enough to return the set. That's a "defect" -- not in the individual unit, but definitely in the design. If there were a red splotch in the corner of the screen, and the manual said it was normal, would that make it acceptable?
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We just purchased a Sony 40XBR4 less than a week ago and are extremely annoyed with the loud fan noise. We returned the first one and this one is even noiser. Did you buy a Samsung 71F or 69F? If so, are you happy with it? Any fan noise?D O'Reilly
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It is my understanding that the XBR4 and the XBR5 have the same production dates, therefore, I suspect that the fan noise would be similar.
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I have the XBR4 40" and must admit I sometimes watch with low volumein the late hrs and the fan noise does annoy me. I guess I've gotten used toit. I also realize that if it didn't have the cooling fans, the life of the set would be shorter.
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I posted this in the 40XBR4 'fan noise' discussion. Look on page 47 of your manual in the troubleshooting section. The 'whirring noise' is the cooling fans -- it's not a defect.
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So far as I can tell, the fan is not replaceable. However, I haven't tried to replace it, as the noise is barely perceptible to me. Airflow as well seems to be fine.
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Update, I just tried it while playing the ps3 and muted it and there was definitely the same noise. Maybe a bad PSU? Any input would be very appreciated.
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No. Have not experienced the problem you have. Motor noise will either go away, or get worse with time. It would be your decision to replace if unsatisfied.
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When I took the fan out of storage this month, cleaned it and used it for the first time of the season, I noticed a tiny squeak at a certain point at the rotation. My husband took care of that and now it's as quiet as ever.
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I do not hear any fan noise what so ever. It was a good decision to buy after looking and reading about them for years.
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No, or at least I would not recommend it. I did take a can of silicon lubricant and spray it on the fans. Now it seems that the sound is quieter and more like fans than the previous sound that was marginally annoying at times.
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Yes, the TV sound is normal for anyone else watching. Having said this, I still think the Sony is far better.
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I bought the 40" XBR4 based on my great experience with my 52" XBR4. The fan noise was really bad for me on the 40", but it may not bother others, especially if the tv in installed in an enclosure. Interestingly enough, the 52" uses no fans, but heat sinks, so it is dead quiet. In my case on the 40", I returned it and got another one, but still the same fan noise. I also had a Sony authorized tech come out and replace the fans, but still no improvement. So the 2nd tv is going back as well. I didn't want to fiddle with replacing the fans with quieter ones due to warranty issues. Plus, my wife thought I was nuts to pay that much for a 40" tv and then have to tinker with it to get it quiet. As usual, she's right. The fan noise is really unfortunate, because everything else about this tv is fantastic.
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i have the same issue, it doesnt happen on all discs, and some are louder than others. i own sveral bd players including the s580 the model right below ths one and none of them have this issue, so i dont know if its normal forthis particular unit or not but it is very annoying
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hi there - did you also apply the firmware upgrade? wondering if that helps the noise further. thanks- andrew
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I saw on Sony forum that some of the buyers of the product, got those issues. The administrator of the forum, suggested to take it the repair.... So there's definetly something ronh with it.
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I haven't noticed it myself at all with this case and I have done plenty of work with the side panel off while it's on... But I did have quite a few fans in there so maybe that covered it but I know there was no high pitch whine on mine. I am also selling mine for half retail price. Contact back if you are interested.
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Hi Kevin, I have experienced this noise. I bought it brand new and returned and exchanged it and the second television did this as well. You can read my comment on the comments page. Did you resolve this problem? CJ
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I am going through my second 40XBR4. The first had what seemed like flashlights shining diagonally from the upper left and right corners in dark scenes. I exchanged it for a second one and it sucks as well. I think the second one is going to be returned pretty soon as well and no more Sony for me.
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I hear absolutely zero noise. I dont think it even has a fan? One thing tho: I had an older model and the dsp chip died at some point. Repair was going to be 400 bucks so i had to trash it and buy a new one. Not really cool.
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There is very little noise with my unit when the fan isn't running. And the only times so far that the fans have kicked in were when I had it hooked to my TV as an external display. Don't get me wrong, the fans are far from silent when they do kick in, but with fairly normal use, they usually don't.